The Ford Barn

smittyschmitz · 01-04-2023, 11:06 AM

I'm new this site and am looking for a camshaft recommendation for my 1939 Ford Deluxe I'm getting rebuilt. I am going to leave the vehicle as an unrestored vehicle so I don't want a loping cam but maybe something that can add a little hp and torque. I expect the engine will be bored to .30 to .60.
Thanks for any help. Smitty

rockfla · 01-04-2023, 12:12 PM

Talk to Tony and his Kiwi100 cam. KiwinUS here on the barn.

V8COOPMAN · 01-04-2023, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

Talk to Tony and his Kiwi100 cam. KiwinUS here on the barn.

Maybe you didn't catch the part about "smittyschmitz" NOT wanting a cam with a lope. All of the L100s that I've heard sound way too good to meet that requirement.

Coop

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flatjack9 · 01-04-2023, 01:48 PM

Get one ground to 8CM specs. 49 Mercury.

KiWinUS · 01-04-2023, 02:01 PM

Thanks Robert and Coopman. Yes a KiWi-L100 maybe not what the OP wants BUT I can grind him a Merc cam or sell him an NOS Ford cam.
Smittyschmitz if you care to pm me with your needs I will gladly help you out.
Again thanks guys. Cheers
Tony.

Tim Ayers · 01-04-2023, 04:32 PM

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EAB grind might fit the bill as well.

CA Victoria · 01-04-2023, 06:02 PM

Tim McMasters has a nice cam grind for the Flathead @ Hanford Machine
More calm than the L100, IMO a bit more pull than the EAB. He runs one in his Mercury sedan.

McTim64 on the barn
YBlockGuy.com

Pete · 01-04-2023, 06:20 PM

I recommend a #1 Runzonydownhill......

tubman · 01-04-2023, 07:01 PM

Don't expect much (if any at all) "seat of the pants" detectible increase in performance with an otherwise stock engine.

Ken Henry · 01-04-2023, 07:24 PM

Schneider 248F is a pretty mild cam with slightly higher power band than stock. I used the one w “high” lift, 0.350”. I degreed it and it was ground very true to specs (I bought a regrind). Ken

Craig CT · 01-04-2023, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete

I recommend a #1 Runzonydownhill......

X2 Good one Pete but I think you left out a " l " in the middle; Craig.

Pete · 01-04-2023, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig CT

X2 Good one Pete but I think you left out a " l " in the middle; Craig.

No, that is the spelling on the card.

mfirth · 01-05-2023, 07:51 AM

Another 8cm vote here. My 8BA ran better with an 8cm than with a Max 1 Isky.

Ol' Ron · 01-05-2023, 08:08 AM

I think the application should determine the cam. Other than stock the choice of a cam and Lifters will top 500 $ plus. The late cams will have to includ a distributor upgrade. The L-100 does not work well in a stock engine n a heavy car, but it does sound very good. I'd use an EAB cam and a load a matic distributor and carb for a stock street engine. also just think about torque?? compression increases it, and cams reduce it!!
Gramps

deuce_roadster · 01-05-2023, 11:57 AM

Listen to Gramps. I was going to suggest a 53 Merc cam.

V8COOPMAN · 01-05-2023, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiWinUS

Thanks Robert and Coopman. Yes a KiWi-L100 maybe not what the OP wants BUT I can grind him a Merc cam or sell him an NOS Ford cam.
Smittyschmitz if you care to pm me with your needs I will gladly help you out.
Again thanks guys. Cheers
Tony.

"smittyschmitz".... Being a NEW member here (WELCOME Aboard), you MAY not realize that Tony (KiWinUS) is an established member here with the reputation, credentials, equipment and experience to fully support the service and parts that you are in search of. You should feel at ease by taking Tony up on his offer to discuss your requirements with him.

Since you are a new member with less than TEN posts, you will not YET be able to contact Tony via PM (Private Message). Hence, his e-mail contact BELOW!

KiWi-L100 camshafts from
KiWinUS
Email. [email protected]

Coop

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Ken Henry · 01-06-2023, 06:18 AM

I guess ample torque below 2000 rpm of a stock cam is nice but I myself am satisfied to trade some off for the “swell” of power from 3000-4500 rpm

A reground original cam is not too expressive if you shop around. Ken

KiWinUS · 01-06-2023, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

"smittyschmitz".... Being a NEW member here (WELCOME Aboard), you MAY not realize that Tony (KiWinUS) is an established member here with the reputation, credentials, equipment and experience to fully support the service and parts that you are in search of. You should feel at ease by taking Tony up on his offer to discuss your requirements with him.

Since you are a new member with less than TEN posts, you will not YET be able to contact Tony via PM (Private Message). Hence, his e-mail contact BELOW!

KiWi-L100 camshafts from
KiWinUS
Email. [email protected]

Coop

.

Again many Thanks Coop.

Ol' Ron · 01-06-2023, 08:48 AM

If your loaded with cash The Max#1 is a good street cam for a small engine. JWL used one in his Dyno tests and archived a 12HP gain at 4K with very little low end loss. but , it's still just as expensive.
Gramps

ssffnomad · 01-06-2023, 10:08 AM

Recently received a Max 1 stock cam regrind from Tim McMaster / Hanford .
It’s at AL Clark’s / Go Devil Garage
Stretch

01-04-2023, 12:12 PM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: camshaft recomendation Talk to Tony and his Kiwi100 cam. KiwinUS here on the barn.

01-04-2023, 01:48 PM	#4
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: camshaft recomendation Get one ground to 8CM specs. 49 Mercury.

01-04-2023, 02:01 PM	#5
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,963	Re: camshaft recomendation Thanks Robert and Coopman. Yes a KiWi-L100 maybe not what the OP wants BUT I can grind him a Merc cam or sell him an NOS Ford cam. Smittyschmitz if you care to pm me with your needs I will gladly help you out. Again thanks guys. Cheers Tony.

01-04-2023, 04:32 PM	#6
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Re: camshaft recomendation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) EAB grind might fit the bill as well.

01-04-2023, 06:02 PM	#7
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: camshaft recomendation Tim McMasters has a nice cam grind for the Flathead @ Hanford Machine More calm than the L100, IMO a bit more pull than the EAB. He runs one in his Mercury sedan. McTim64 on the barn YBlockGuy.com __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

01-04-2023, 11:06 AM	#1
smittyschmitz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 2	camshaft recomendation I'm new this site and am looking for a camshaft recommendation for my 1939 Ford Deluxe I'm getting rebuilt. I am going to leave the vehicle as an unrestored vehicle so I don't want a loping cam but maybe something that can add a little hp and torque. I expect the engine will be bored to .30 to .60. Thanks for any help. Smitty

01-04-2023, 06:20 PM	#8
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,409	Re: camshaft recomendation I recommend a #1 Runzonydownhill......

01-04-2023, 07:01 PM	#9
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: camshaft recomendation Don't expect much (if any at all) "seat of the pants" detectible increase in performance with an otherwise stock engine.

01-04-2023, 07:24 PM	#10
Ken Henry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 266	Re: camshaft recomendation Schneider 248F is a pretty mild cam with slightly higher power band than stock. I used the one w “high” lift, 0.350”. I degreed it and it was ground very true to specs (I bought a regrind). Ken

01-05-2023, 07:51 AM	#13
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: camshaft recomendation Another 8cm vote here. My 8BA ran better with an 8cm than with a Max 1 Isky.

01-05-2023, 08:08 AM	#14
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: camshaft recomendation I think the application should determine the cam. Other than stock the choice of a cam and Lifters will top 500 $ plus. The late cams will have to includ a distributor upgrade. The L-100 does not work well in a stock engine n a heavy car, but it does sound very good. I'd use an EAB cam and a load a matic distributor and carb for a stock street engine. also just think about torque?? compression increases it, and cams reduce it!! Gramps

01-05-2023, 11:57 AM	#15
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: camshaft recomendation Listen to Gramps. I was going to suggest a 53 Merc cam.

01-06-2023, 06:18 AM	#17
Ken Henry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 266	Re: camshaft recomendation I guess ample torque below 2000 rpm of a stock cam is nice but I myself am satisfied to trade some off for the “swell” of power from 3000-4500 rpm A reground original cam is not too expressive if you shop around. Ken Last edited by Ken Henry; 01-06-2023 at 06:21 AM. Reason: Shpelling

01-06-2023, 08:48 AM	#19
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: camshaft recomendation If your loaded with cash The Max#1 is a good street cam for a small engine. JWL used one in his Dyno tests and archived a 12HP gain at 4K with very little low end loss. but , it's still just as expensive. Gramps

01-06-2023, 10:08 AM	#20
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 443	Re: camshaft recomendation Recently received a Max 1 stock cam regrind from Tim McMaster / Hanford . It’s at AL Clark’s / Go Devil Garage Stretch